Wreath - Urethane Ceiling Medallion 16-1/4 in x 3-5/8 in x 1 in - #CM16WR (2024)

FAQs

Should a ceiling medallion be larger than the light fixture? ›

The medallion can be bigger or smaller than the fixture. You don't want it to be the same size as the fixture as this will make the two objects form a virtual column, and this will make the room appear to be smaller than its actual size.

“Measure the length and width of your room in feet. Multiple the length and the width, then divide by 7. This will give you the proportionate medallion size in inches. For instance… a 10‐by‐14 foot room calculation would be: 10 feet x 14 feet = 140 square feet divided by 7 = 20 inches diameter.

A ceiling medallion is a decorative piece on a ceiling, directly above a ceiling light or ceiling fan. Both aesthetic and practical, a ceiling medallion provides an ornate style while covering ceiling holes or gaps.

For the adhesive, Milkie recommends Loctite Power Grab, a type of polyurethane construction adhesive that gets tacky almost instantly. "If you hold the medallion to it for five seconds, it will stay up there," he said.

Following your fixture's instructions, connect the pendant light to the ceiling by carefully feeding the wires up through the mounting bracket. Once the wires are no longer in the way, follow instructions to connect the fixture to the mounting bracket. Tighten all screws, and ensure the fixture hangs securely.

Not a problem, and you should purchase the medallion you like, whether it has a pre-cut hole or not. Cutting the hole in the center of our medallions is easy to do. Just about any sharp knife, and certainly tools such as Roto-Zip or drill, make quick work of cutting though the poylurethane foam.

Today it is very common to see ceiling medallions used in many applications. The trend seems to be moving away from the traditional white finish to more exocentric faux finishes. We are using them as a focal point to enhance a space.

The room size will determine what kind of ceiling medallion you choose. The ceiling medallion should be proportionate to the room size. You can measure the room, get the square footage, and then divide by seven to get an appropriate diameter in inches for your ceiling medallion.

Before mounting it to the ceiling, I primed and painted the medallion. I like to use the same color as our trim paint (BM Simply White), but in a matte finish. The result is very much like raw plaster, and offsets it just a touch from the ceiling paint (BM Moonlight White).

How do you caulk a ceiling medallion? ›

Lay the medallion face down on a soft surface that will not scratch/dent the medallion detail and apply a 1/2” bead of adhesive caulk all the way around the back edge of the medallion. 4. Feed the electrical wiring through the medallion's center hole and gently press the medallion up against the ceiling.

If your ceiling is supported with joists, attach the heavy object directly to the ceiling joist to provide extra support. If your ceiling is hollow, you can use toggle bolts to support your heavy object instead.

For a secure ceiling decoration attachment, use painter's tape and hot glue. Apply painter's tape to the ceiling, then affix decorations using hot glue for a reliable hold. This method ensures a strong bond without damaging the ceiling surface.